Chapter 13

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A/N: There might be typographical errors ahead, so sorry in advance.
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SUNOO'S POV

"Are we just going to...walk the whole 6 to 8 months?" I can't hold back the laugh that emitted from my mouth when kuya Jake asked that.

"Well, depende. Sa mga forest, oo mag lalakad talaga tayo. Sa mga ilog, magbabangka. At sa mga bundok, aakyat so yes, maglalakad talaga tayo."

Kuya Heeseung softly explained then we all laughed when we heard the three groan, dissapproving.


We are currently starting our adventure already, walking 10 minutes in, at the Haeream Forest. Without any monster or creature to be found.

Carrying our own bags, we all each have one big backpack on our backs. Then 2 big handbags, each, with our things in there.

It really feels just like an adventure, it makes me feel excited and happy. Although, kind of worried about the danger.

I know we'll all get through it together.



Just like yesterday, i found myself unconsciously intertwining my hand into Riki's.

He wasn't opposed to it, instead he gave me a soft smile. Like i gave a little bit of comfort to him, even just a tiny bit.

That made me held his hand tighter and flashed him a bright smile, knowing i made him comfortable was making my heart skip a beat.


Kuya Heeseung and Sunghoon are in front of us, also holding hands. Talking about anything they see with gentle and soft voices, i warmly smiled whenever i see them.

Sometime, of course, i feel bitter. Because they never fail to make me feel so single. They were both so sweet to each other, it makes me and Jungwon sick, jokingly.

Marami din silang pinagdaanan bago naging masaya.

Nakita ko lahat ng hirap, sakripisyo at paglalaban nila.

When i think about it, gagawin ko din yun sayo.

Gusto kitang protektahan sa lahat ng kasakitan na ibabato sayo ng mundo.

Ayaw kitang makitang umiiyak dahil sa mga nanakit sayo, at patuloy kang sinasaktan.

Hindi ko nga maintindihan kung bakit eh, dahil ba asawa na kita?

Dahil ba naka lagay sa contract na yun na bonded na tayo?

O dahil ayoko lang mawala ang matatamis na mga ngiti sa labi mo?

Hindi ko alam, and i don't even care whatever reason it is.

All i know is I'll hold you tighter, to let you know that I'm here.

Andito na ako, Sidera.


"Hm? Ano yun?" I got cut off of my daydreaming when Riki waved a hand in front of my face.

A smile instantly surfaced at ny face, like a reflex whenever i see him. He smiled back at me, it takes everything of me not to pinch his cheeks.

"Ahh, wala wala. May iniisip lang." Did i say that out loud? It was a good thing he didn't hear it well, maybe it was too quiet.


I know he can hear well, they are hunters. They muster having sensitive senses to easily know where is where, who is who and what is what.

It's amazing really, they already memorized our scents even though we just met the other day. And they're just memorizing the difference between our movements. To distinguish what makes us different from each other.

He then nodded, smiling even widely and softly. Then looked infront, also looking from in between the trees. For safe measures.


Then i looked back, i saw the other three. Jungwon, kuya Jay and kuya Jake. They were the only loud ones from our group.

They were talking a lot, and laughing out loud. Something i am thankful for, because atleast we won't look like fools in here by staying quiet.

"Magpapatugtog ako." Jungwon cheerfully said as he clicked play on his phone.

"Ayus-ayusin mo Jungwon, tanginaca." Sunghoon said, and i can't help but laugh really hard so did Riki.

"~lalambingin ka't aalagaan~" Kuya Jay sang and we all cheered for him.

"Ay awit lods, gusto pala ni Jay yung mga ganyan kanta." Kuya Heeseung.

"Tangina, so may karamay na si Jungwon sa kabaduyan niya." Kuya Sunghoon.

"~ikaw lang ang tatabihan sa higaan~" Kuya Jake sang too that made me and Riki laugh even harder, clutching our stomachs.

"Ay ampotek, bakit pati ikaw Jake?" Kuya Sunghoon.

"Jusko po!" Kuya Heeseung.

"~di na kukupas ang pagmamahal~" The three of them sang in sync, Jungwon and kuya Jake even adding some hand gestures to be more dramatic.

"~kaya pagdating sayo, handang sumugal~" They were all shocked when they heard me singing too. But quickly turned into a laughing fit.

"Potek, pati ba naman ikaw Sunoo?" Kuya Sunghoon

"Nahawaan na talaga ni Jungwon." Kuya Heeseung

"~kahit di pilitin, ayos lang sakin~" I sang while looking at his eyes. He's also looking at mine.


They say, when you stare at someone you love. You get lost in their eyes.

But how come when i stare into yours, i found my way home.


Here we are again, in our own worlds. Just me, you, and the Haeream Forest. Not even minding our own friends, laughing on their own.

"Uh Sunoo?"

He asked and i hummed in respose, not taking my eyes off his.

"Kanina sabi mo 'Andito na ako, Sidera' can i ask who that is?"

He innocently asked and i smiled softlt at him. My eyes vanishing as my smile widens.

"Sidera is a nickname i gave to someone. Someone that I'm willing to fight the whole world with."

As i said that i noticed his eyes drop, that made me panic. I held two of his hands tightly and made him look at me.

"That's you, Riki."

He shockingly looked at me, that made my smile come back.

"My Sidera, my constellation."

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